Posted in Celebration, National Day (Finland)
“My favourite country is Finland
because once you get to a certain point
you can drive for hours without seeing a single person.
I love peace and quiet – something I don’t get very often”
Christopher Lee
Jean Sibelius Day, 8th of December
Jean Sibelius, born Johan Julius Christian Sibelius (8 December 1865 – 20 September 1957), was a Finnish composer and violinist of the late Romantic and early-modern periods. He is widely recognized as his country’s greatest composer and, through his music, is often credited with having helped Finland to develop a national identity during its struggle for independence from Russia.
Sibelius composed prolifically until the mid-1920s but after completing his Seventh Symphony (1924), the incidental music for The Tempest (1926), and the tone poem Tapiola (1926).
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Rantings Of A Third Kind 
Last year I wrote a post on his 150 years’ anniversary. I love his music too and the country is outstanding in many ways. Their quality of education is high and many other things are well functioning
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Jean Sibelius, one of our national treasures 🙂
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Are you of Finnish origin maybe?
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I am a Finn and living in Finland 🙂
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I was so sure you lived in the United States of America. I am sorry I got it so wrong. I love Finland 🇫🇮 and happy Independence Day too
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No worries and Thank you!!! Next year: 100:)
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We are many bloggers from so many places. And yes your country has accomplished so much in these short span of years. A high standard of living and an uncorrupt government respect for the police etc
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That is true: I love the variety of the bloggers here! And yes, Finland is still a great place to live in, despite the polar nights in winter 😉
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